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Best Mercer County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,234 students in Mercer County, KY.
The top ranked public preschools in Mercer County, KY are Burgin Independent School and Mercer County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mercer County, KY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Kentucky public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Mercer County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kentucky public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public preschool average of 24% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools in Mercer County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Burgin Independent School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
440 E Main St
Burgin, KY 40310
(859) 748-5282
Gr: PK-12 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Mercer County Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 47% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
741 Tapp Rd
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7040
Gr: PK-2 | 728 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
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Mercer County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
401 E Main St
Burgin, KY 40310
(859) 748-5282
Gr: 6-12 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
530 Perryville Rd
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7020
Gr: PK-K | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
530 Perryville Rd
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7020
Gr: PK-5
433 E Lexington St
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 734-8415
Gr: 6-8 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
530 Perryville Road
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7120
Gr: 9-12
7076 Old Boonesboro Rd
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7100
Gr: 9 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
961 Moberly Rd
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 734-4364
Gr: 6-10 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Mercer County, KY?
The top ranked public preschools in Mercer County, KY include Burgin Independent School and Mercer County Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Mercer County?
2 public preschools are located in Mercer County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mercer County?
Mercer County public preschools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public preschools average of 24% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Mercer County are often viewed compared to one another?

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